[Hiring] Distribution Planning Engineer @IIIIIIUS

Role Description

Ready to make a difference? We are a relentlessly client-focused group who are re-imagining, re-designing, and re-engineering the way electric utilities tackle industry problems. We are looking for passionate and innovative people who are constantly seeking ways to provide better quality engineering services for our clients.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Highly motivated engineer who takes pride in the services provided.
• Ensures projects are done right and deadlines are met.
• Proactive, self-sufficient, and able to work productively from home without supervision.
• Strives to expand knowledge and improve work processes to increase quality and efficiency.
• Active team member who works well with others and prioritizes group goals.
• Enjoys taking on new responsibilities and learning new skill sets.

What you will be doing:

• Interfacing with other engineers in the preparation of computer-based models and performing power system studies on utility distribution systems and industrial/commercial electrical power systems.
• Conducting long/short range planning studies, short circuit, load flow, motor starting, power factor correction, Distributed Energy Resources (DER) impact, load impact, and other related studies.
• Self-managing with strong conceptualization ability and interpersonal communication skills.
• Explaining complex technical issues to decision-makers and project teams.
• Participating in both internal and external client meetings.
• System modeling, such as steady-state load flows (CYME, Synergi, Windmil, ETAP, SKM etc.).
• System reliability and resiliency planning studies.
• Distribution system circuit analysis for loading, voltage, reactive power, contingency, coordination, and reliability.
• New load and generation interconnection studies.
• Recommending solutions and best practices for standard and non-standard situations.
• Performing detailed engineering analyses following standard methodology, criteria, and principles.
• Actively seeking out and encouraging identification of new technologies and work practices to reduce operational costs and/or assist in the reduction of potential safety hazards.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering from an ABET certified college or University.
• 2+ years of experience in distribution planning, operations, and electrical engineering system studies such as hosting capacity analysis, contingency analysis, long term capital investment studies, and model validation.
• Experience using power flow analysis software such as CYME, Synergi, Windmil, ETAP, or other equivalent software packages.

Requirements

• Prior experience working with or within electric utilities.
• 5+ years of experience in distribution planning, operations, and electrical engineering system studies such as hosting capacity analysis, contingency analysis, long term capital investment studies, and model validation.
• Ability to work successfully in a customer-focused, project-oriented environment.
• Experience forecasting load and generation growth.
• Familiarity with short circuit software including ASPEN, CAPE, or ETAP.
• Familiarity with distribution operation software such as ADMS, DERMS.
• Familiarity with distribution design and/or drafting in AutoCAD.
• Use of Python to automate functionality in power system modeling software.
• Familiarity with utility protection philosophy and short circuit studies.
• Experience with renewable energy generation facility design, such as solar, wind, or battery storage.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills including technical report writing.
• Familiarity with the various Independent System Operators (ISOs) such as PJM, MISO, CAISO, ERCOT, WECC, SERC, NYISO, NEISO, SPP.

Benefits

• Quality of life: Fully remote, flexible schedule, work-life balance.
• Investment in the community: Donation matching, volunteer opportunities.
• Investment in you: Tuition reimbursement, access to professional development resources, 401k matching, Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• And many, many more (Ask your recruiter for more details!).